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[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

Aerma said:
I know this has already been asked, but I can't find it. I'm looking for a 3x3 that's really really quiet, nearly silent would be good. It doesn't have to be a super modern one like the Valk or SM, but a good cube would be nice.
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I have tried to do some research for this as well. Just like you I want a really silent cube, but I couldn't find reliable results other than that the SM is very silent, like on of the most silent cubes (at least these days). I'm not sure about older cubes though...
 
Luc Koenders said:
I have tried to do some research for this as well. Just like you I want a really silent cube, but I couldn't find reliable results other than that the SM is very silent, like on of the most silent cubes (at least these days). I'm not sure about older cubes though...
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I have an SM, but it's still pretty loud in an otherwise silent car ride, so I can't use it when my sister is trying to sleep D:
 
Aerma said:
I have an SM, but it's still pretty loud in an otherwise silent car ride, so I can't use it when my sister is trying to sleep D:
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Oh no! ;) Well I have read a lot about the ShengShou Wind, or the Aurora (an apparently updated version). The both don't seem to (reverse) corner cut though, so I wouldn't call them a real speed cube anymore these days. However, I guess for the sound this might be your best bet...
 
Aerma said:
I know this has already been asked, but I can't find it. I'm looking for a 3x3 that's really really quiet, nearly silent would be good. It doesn't have to be a super modern one like the Valk or SM, but a good cube would be nice.
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I don't think that a silent cube is really that possible. All the moving parts will equal noise to some degree (obviously I'm sure you realize you won't get something completely silent). One thing I have noticed is that lube in a cube will make it quieter. However, I'm not sure is speed lube works like that; in my experience, SCS Cosmic Lube and Lubicle One have the "quiet" effect, if that makes sense.
 
As a huge fan of Megaminx puzzles (it is my main event), I would say that the Shengshou isn't really worth your time unless you really don't care about Megaminx or need it for a mod. I would recommend some of the newer budget Megaminxes from better speedcube companies like qiyi for your average cuber. If you want a good speed minx, get a X man galaxy, but they are expensive and a v2 is coming out soon.
 
RedJack22 said:
I don't think that a silent cube is really that possible. All the moving parts will equal noise to some degree (obviously I'm sure you realize you won't get something completely silent). One thing I have noticed is that lube in a cube will make it quieter. However, I'm not sure is speed lube works like that; in my experience, SCS Cosmic Lube and Lubicle One have the "quiet" effect, if that makes sense.
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If you want a "silent" lube you should probably go with the thicker lubes :)
 
I'm looking for a 3x3 which is buttery,quite(not necessary though) and overall has a good feel to it. I want to use it for One-Handed so it should be available in smaller sizes (like 54mm is maximum).
 
I’ve tried a whole bunch of new releases at comps, looked at reviews, and searched stores. I can’t seem to find a 3x3 for my style. My main rn is a YAN3 on tight tensions, and I like it. But it doesn’t work well enough. I can’t seem to set it up right. Whenever I solve, there is inconsistency in stability. Any suggestions?
Edit: Really sorry about the post, I'm kinda new to this website.
 
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So I have $6 budget for a cube, and my options are only mf3rs and mf3rs2. What do you guys prefer? mf3rs or mf3rs2? I've seen many reviews on them, but I still can't decide and I don't want to regret of what I've bought. Thank you.

P.S. Hi! I'm a new user in this forum and I want to start cubing. Sorry for my grammatical mistakes.
 
I want to buy some new WCA cubes, but I'm not sure what ones I should get. Any suggestions?

I have Yuxin little magic, gan 356 air sm, weilong gts2, mf3rs2, yj guanfu 7x7, weipo 2x2, galaxy megaminx, moyu magnetic skewb, wingy skewb, thunderclap mini4x4, and bell pyraminx
 
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